VERKUIL o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-02-04 published
WILSON, Dorothy Tamar (formerly
RICHARDSON, née
BRACKENBURY)
Dorothy Tamar
WILSON,
Wednesday,February 2, 2005, Dorothy
WILSON
of Tillsonburg slipped peacefully into the arms of the Lord and
her loving family in Heaven. She was 3 weeks from her 89th birthday.
Born and raised in Lakeview, she was the daughter of Frank and
Mabel (CHUTE)
BRACKENBURY.
Dorothy lived a long and fulfilling
life. She entered Nurse's Training but was unable to complete
due to illness. However, she continued interest in health and
medicines and was known for her healing creams which she gave
to everyone. She was Post mistress in Thamesford for 20 years.
After retiring to Aylmer in 1976 she devoted her time to producing
beautiful flowers in her gardens, caring for her mother and traveling
with Tom. Like her brother Paul she had a strong interest in
her family history. Dorothy was a loyal member of North Broadway
Baptist Church, W.M.F. and Plus 50. She was always concerned
about the welfare of her Friends and family and was generous
to all of them. She loved knitting and gave away baby shawls
and many pairs of mittens for children. She will be missed deeply
by all her Friends and her surviving family.
She was a wonderful mother to Ken and Ferne
RICHARDSON of Merrickville
and Marian and Robert
SMITH of Tillsonburg and a loving grandmother
to Andrew and Karen
RICHARDSON,
ChristineSMITH and Robin
VERKUIL.
Her surviving sisters are Betty
SHERER of Tennessee, Barbara
CLARKE of Burlington, Mary
DANBROOK and Keith of Tillsonburg,
Lois TAILOR/TAYLOR and George of Ottawa, Gloria Gibson and Paul of Hamilton,
Diana ANDERSON and Bernie
HOLDEN of Vienna, Shirley
BRACKENBURY
and Irene BRACKENBURY and Bill
VANDENEECKHOUT of Tillsonburg
and Aunt Ruby
BRACKENBURY of Aylmer and many nieces, nephews
and cousins. Dorothy lost both her brothers, Larry
BRACKENBURY
(1971) and Paul
BRACKENBURY
(Jan. 14/05.) She also outlived husbands
Norman RICHARDSON (1967,) Doug
WILSON (1971) and Thomas
DARLISON
(1992). Cremation has taken place and memorial service is to
be held at North Broadway Baptist Church on Sunday February 6,
2005 at 3: 00 p.m. Donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke
Foundation or North Broadway Baptist Church in lieu of flowers
or by contacting Ostranders Funeral Home, 43 Bidwell Street, Tillsonburg
(842-5221) who are entrusted with funeral arrangements. Personal
condolences may be sent to www.ostrandersfuneralhome.com

VERKUIL o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-09-29 published
BRIGGS,
Wm.George "
Bill"
Peacefully at the Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital on Tuesday,
September 27, 2005, surrounded by his family, Wm. George (Bill)
BRIGGS of R.R.#6, Tillsonburg, formerly of Otterville, in his
76th year. Born in Iona Station, Ontario, July 4, 1930. Dear
son of the late George
BRIGGS and the late former Bertha
FALLOWFIELD.
Much loved companion of Barbara
VERKUIL. Dear father of Bonnie
(Philip) LEARN, Tillsonburg; Ted (Teresa)
BRIGGS, London; Lisa
(John) LANTHIER,
Tillsonburg.Proud grandfather of six grandchildren:
Joshua, Rebecca; Patrick, Erin; Colton, Nicholas. Predeceased
by Eleanor
BRIGGS (2002.) Dear brother of Vera (Kenneth)
BOUCK,
Walsingham and Barb
JONES and Moe
MONTGOMERY,
Stevensville.Also
survived by nieces, nephews and cousins. Predeceased by a sister
Marie MOORE (1979) and a brother-in-law Edward
MOORE (2001.)
A private family graveside service will be held at Otterville
Cemetery at a later date. Donations (by cheque only) to the London
Regional Cancer Centre or the charity of your choice can be made
at the Verhoeve Funeral Home, 262 Broadway Street, Tillsonburg,
Ontario (519-842-4238).

VERKUYL o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-12-24 published
KIDNER,
JohnJoseph
My beloved husband, John Joseph
KIDNER, affectionately known
as the "Wood Guy," slipped away during the early hours of December
17th, 2005. He was at home surrounded by those that loved him
deeply. John was in his 58th year. John was cherished husband
of Janice CASE, and loving brother of Cindy and Harry
VERKUYL.
Dear father to Mark, Brett and Michelle
EMMERTON.
John was the
son of Jack
KIDNER and Helen
KNOTT, both deceased. John was a
man of many hats, some might remember him through athletics at
Western and teaching high school in his early years; in later
years, others knew him as a stockbroker and as an athlete with
a profound (some might say irrational) love of golf. He nurtured
a lifelong love of nature and canoeing through the wilderness.
In recent years his greatest joy and passion (besides Janice)
was working with wood. He often joked about growing up to be
Norm Abrams of New Yankee Workshop fame. Since 2001, John spent
most of his days in his workshop. He became a consummate craftsman
creating an amazing legacy of wooden treasures for family and
Friends. He is survived by his in-laws, Grant and Betty
CASE;
Jim
and Jane CASE and their children, Sarah and Sean; niece Cynthia
CASE and her fiancée Frederick
GAGNON; nieces, Michelle, Angela
and Robyn VERKUYL;
John and Mary
CASE and their sons, Matthew,
Andrew and Patrick. He was much loved for his sense of humor,
dry wit, fun and sense of adventure. John never lost touch of
the boy within. In accordance to his wishes, cremation has already
taken place. Those who wish to celebrate John's life should leave
January 21st open. We are planning an afternoon of quiet reflection
and sharing to be followed by a lively event in celebration of
John's birthday and in memory of his life. Please enquire for
details. The family requests no flowers, but donations in memoriam
can be made to the charity of your choice.

VERKUYLEN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-05-01 published
STILLMAN,
Stan
Entered into rest peacefully, at the Ross Memorial Hospital in
Lindsay on Thursday, April 28, 2005. Stan
STILLMAN, in his 64th
year, was the beloved husband of Ruth
SMITH. Dear son of the
late Stan STILLMAN and the late Grace
DORGAN, and dear step-son
of Gerry VERKUYLEN of Lindsay. Loving brother of Yvonne and her
husband Larry
TULLY of Lindsay, Melinda
FISH of Port Perry, Eleanor
and her husband Danny
BASTAS of Bowmanville, Elizabeth and her
husband Peter
BAGSHAW of Oakwood, and Albert and his wife
Julie
of Lindsay; and predeceased by his brother-in-law Roger
FISH.
Lovingly remembered by his many nieces and nephews, great-nieces
and great-nephews. Friends are invited to call at the Stoddart
Funeral Home, 24 Mill Street, Lindsay (toll free 1-877-427-8434)
on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial from
St. Luke's Church in Downeyville on Monday, May 2 at 11: 30 a.m.
Interment St. Luke's Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Canadian
Cancer Society or Palliative Care Victoria would be appreciated
by the family.

VERLEULEN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-03-28 published
DYSON,
Peter
(Retired Manager of The Toronto Dominion Bank, York and Adelaide
branch, after a career of 47 years service). Peacefully at the
Hill Top Retirement Home, Richmond Hill on Friday, March 25th,
2005 with his children and grandchildren, and Millie and Norm
at his side. Beloved husband of the late Ethel
GRACE.
Loving
father of Tom and his wife Tricia, Barbara and her husband Robin
BEAMISH,
NancyMcEWEN and Peter John. Dear Grandfather of Brook,
Peter, Paige, Lindsey, Carly, Mitchell, Patrick, and Lauren.
Dear brother of Winnifred
BEVEN and Doreen
VERLEULEN.
Friends
may call at the Marshall Funeral Home, 10366 Yonge Street, Richmond
Hill. (4th traffic light north of Major Mackenzie Drive), on
Tuesday from 2: 00 to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Ser vice
in the chapel on Wednesday, March 30th at 2: 30 p.m. Interment
at Elgin Mills Cemetery. The family would like to thank Community
Care Access Centre and the staff of Hill Top Retirement Home
for their kindness and loving care. Donations to York Central
Hospital or a charity of ones choice would be appreciated by
the family.

VERLOOY o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-06-18 published
PEETERS,
JosephPeacefully, after a lengthy illness, Joseph
PEETERS slipped away
at Woodstock General Hospital on Friday, June 17th, 2005. Beloved
husband for 53 years of Josephina (née
NITOR.) Cherished father
of Ria SMITH of Amherstburg and Debbie
SPOTO and her husband
Tom of Hamilton. Papa Joe to Tyler and Amanda
SMITH and Olivia
and Samantha
SPOTO. Dear brother of Filomena
VANDENBROCK,
MariaSAMMEN,
AlidaVERLOOY, all of Belgium and the late Celina
GEVAERTS,
Frans PEETERS, and Alfons
PEETERS and brother-in-law of Joseph
NITOR and Alfons
NITOR both in Belgium, and the late Julius
NITOR
and Julia VANROOST.
Also lovingly remembered by his many nieces,
nephews, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law in Canada and Belgium.

VERMA o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-09-07 published
JOHNSTON,
ShirleyEleanor
Shirley continues to be a large part of her family's lives...husband
Bev, children Ann (Jervis), Erin and Clayton, grandchildren Dylan,
Bronwen, Emily and Samantha, great-grandchild Joshua, daughter-in-law
Kate, son-in-law Roy
HOGG.
Will be sadly missed by Lloyd and
Jess JOHNSTON and family, Rod and Miriam
JOHNSTON and family,
Alma and Russ
BOYD and family, Peggy
JOHNSTON,
SaritaVERMA,
Tracy and Glenn
KEENAN and Trent
HOGG.
Her death has accented
her importance, even as her life has strengthened their best
qualities. Many Friends have cherished her, and organizations
have benefited from her wisdom and initiatives. A service of
remembrance will be held at Port Nelson United Church, 3132 South
Drive, Burlington, on Friday, September 9, 2005 at 1 p.m. followed
by a reception. Gratitude to staff of the Caroline Medical Clinic,
3rd Floor East and West staff of Joseph Brant Hospital, members
and staff of Port Nelson United Church. If you wish to express
thanks for Shirley's life, please support Nelson Youth Centres
or the Royal Conservatory of Music Student Bursaries, or Parkinson's
Foundation. (Arrangements entrusted to Smith's Funeral Home,
Burlington 905-632-3333).

VERMAN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-06-02 published
VERMAN,
Helen
On Wednesday, June 1, 2005 at her home. Helen, beloved wife of
the late Morris
VERMAN. Cherished mother and mother-in-law of
Robin and Robert
WARNER, and Richard and Alisa
VERMAN. Dear sister
of Norm and Ray
ROSENBERG.
Much adored grandmother of Matthew,
Daniel, Mikki, and Alex. At Benjamin's Park Memorial Chapel,
2401 Steeles Avenue West (3 lights west of Dufferin) for service
on Thursday, June 2, 2005 at 11: 00 a.m. Interment Court Ahava
Achem section of Dawes Road Cemetery. Shiva 90 Ridelle Avenue.
Ifdesired, memorial donations may be made to the Temmy Latner
Centre for Palliative Care, 416-586-8594.

VERMEER o@ca.on.kent_county.wallaceburg.wallaceburg_courier_press 2005-04-20 published
NEWAKADO,
Roy
Roy NEWAKADO a resident of Walpole Island passed away on Monday,
April 11, 2005 at the age of 83. Roy was a veteran of the U.S.
Army, having served in World War 2. Beloved husband of the late
Loise (WEAFRINK.)
son of the late Lizzy
(SONEY) and Edgar
NEWAKADO.
Dear brother of Bertha
VERMEER of California and the late Lester
FISHER, George
FISHER, Phyllis
SAHGUJ, Cecil
NEWAKADO and Matthew
NEWAKADO.
Friends called at Roy's home on Austin Road, Walpole
Island from 3 p.m. on Thursday until 1 p.m. on Saturday. The
funeral service was conducted by Reverend Erwin
OLIVER on Saturday,
April 16, 2005 at the Walpole Island United Church at 2 p.m.
The interment followed at Highbanks Cemetery. Funeral arrangements
have been entrusted to the Haycock-Cavanagh Funeral Home. 519-627-3231.

VERMEERSCH o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-04-13 published
WALTON,
Roy▲George▲
At Woodstock General Hospital on Monday, April 11, 2005, Roy
George WALTON of Woodstock, in his 88th year. Beloved husband
of Irene NASLUND-
WALTON and the late Anne
WALTON. Dear step-father
of Betty KULMATYCKY and her husband Jon of Holbrook, Debbie "Twig"
McNUTT and her husband Randy of Huntsville, and Sharron
CHARRON
and her husband Tony of Woodstock. Loving grandpa of Yvette (Rob
McGHEE), Chriss (Mike
WILSON), Pam
McNUTT (Marc
THIBAULT), Jessica
MCNUTT, Casey
McNUTT, Tonya
CHARRON, Tisha
CHARRON (Mitch
LINGWOOD),
Breanna CHARRON
(Nathan▲VERMEERSCH) and A.J.
CHARRON and "Papa
Roy" to Tori, Lauryn, Tyron and Brennan. Dear brother-in-law
of Gladys MOORE of Woodstock, Marge
SHRIMPTON of Windsor and
Clarence DURLING of Tillsonburg. Also lovingly remembered by
his many nieces and nephews. Veteran of World War 2, 3rd Cdn.
Infantry Division, Member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch
55 Woodstock and retired employee of the Oxford Regional Centre.
Friends will be received at the Smith-LeRoy Funeral Home, 69
Wellington Street North, Woodstock on Wednesday, 2-4 and 7-9
p.m. A Royal Canadian Legion service under the auspices of Branch
55, Woodstock will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday at
6: 30 p.m. Funeral Service at Calvary Pentecostal Church, 65 Lansdowne
Ave., Woodstock on Thursday, April 14, 2005 at 2: 00 p.m. Interment
later at the Anglican Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations
to the Canadian Diabetes Association or Calvary Pentecostal Church
would be appreciated. Smith-LeRoy 537-3611.

VERMEERSCH o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-02-26 published
PATRY,
DonaldJ.
Peacefully, surrounded by his family, at the Joseph Brant Memorial
Hospital, on Thursday, February 24, 2005, in his 60th year. Loving
husband of Margaret
VERMEERSCH. Cherished father to Brent (Cynthia
RUTHERFORD) and Carrie
NELSON
(PatrickMOISE.) Will be sadly
missed by his mother Isobel and his four grandchildren Danielle,
Isabelle, Charlie and Justin. Fondly remembered by his sister
Margaret and his brother Lorne. Don was a dedicated employee
of the Royal Bank for 35 years and will be missed by the hundreds
of people whose lives he touched over the years. Cremation has
taken place. A Memorial Service to celebrate Donald's life will
take place at 2 p.m. on Monday, February 28, 2005 at the Dodsworth
& Brown Funeral Home, Burlington Chapel, 2241 New St. (at Drury
Lane), Burlington (905-637-5233). A period of visiting will be
held 2 hours prior. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can
be made to the Canadian Lung Association or to the Intensive
Care Unit at the Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital.

VERMEIRE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-02-07 published
A'COURT,
Sarah▼Elizabeth▼ "
Bess▼"
Peacefully at York Central Hospital on Friday, February 4th,
2005. Dear wife of the late James H.
A'COURT. Dear mother of
Mary DOWNEY, Judy
WELSH, Pam
CHELLEW and Susan
A'COURT. Grandmother
of Laura and Michael
WELSH,
Arwen,▼Aimee▼ and Ken
DOWNEY, Erica
and Matthew
CHELLEW and Heli and Anneli
LOO.
Great-grandmother▼
of Mia VERMEIRE.
Friends▼ may call at The Marshall Funeral Home,
10366 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill, on Wednesday from 9: 30 to
11 a.m. A funeral service will be held in the chapel on Wednesday
at 11 a.m. Interment York Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations
may be made to Sick Kids Hospital or York Central Hospital.

VERMEIRE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-02-07 published
A'COURT,
Sarah▲Elizabeth▲ "
Bess▲"
Peacefully at York Central Hospital on Friday, February 4th,
2005. Dear wife of the late James H.
A'COURT. Dear mother of
Mary DOWNEY, Judy
WELSH, Pam
CHELLEW and Susan
A'COURT. Grandmother
of Laura and Michael
WELSH,
Arwen,▲Aimee▲ and Ken
DOWNEY, Erica
and Matthew
CHELLEW and Heli and Anneli
LOO.
Great-grandmother▲
of Mia VERMEIRE.
Friends▲ may call at The Marshall Funeral Home,
10366 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill on Wednesday, from 9: 30 to
11 a.m. A funeral service will be held in the chapel on Wednesday
at 11 a.m. Interment York Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations
may be made to the Hospital for Sick Children or York Central
Hospital.

VERMEYLEN o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-12-15 published
GOOSSENS,
LouisaLudovica
At the Chateau Gardens Nursing Home, Parkhill, on Tuesday, December
13, 2005. Louisa L.
GOOSSENS of Parkhill in her 97th year. Dear
sister of the late Maria (1997) and Emile
JANSSENS of Parkhill.
Dear aunt of Anita and Simon
WILLEMSE of Parkhill, Gerda and
Ross THIRLWALL of Ailsa Craig. Great aunt of Rick and Kim
WILLEMSE,
Debbie and Pat
JOHNSON,
JanaLynTHIRLWALL, Jennifer and Brett
PUNCHARD.
Predeceased by niece and nephew Frieda and Robert
VERMEYLEN
(1983). Resting at the M. Box and son Funeral Home, 183 Broad
Street Parkhill. Visitation from 9: 30 to 10:30 a.m. prior to
the funeral mass at the funeral home. Funeral mass will be celebrated
at the Sacred Heart Church, Ann Street, Parkhill on Friday, December
16th at 11: 00 a.m. Reverend Father Michael
RYAN will officiate.
Interment in Parkhill Cemetery. Condolences may be forwarded
to www.boxfuneralhome.ca M. Box and son will plant a tree in
living memory of Miss
GOOSSENS at the Ausable-Bayfield Conservation,
Parkhill.

VERMILLYEA o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2005-11-22 published
WILKINS,
EleanorHilda (née
ALDERTON)
Peacefully at Kelso Pines Retirement Lodge, in Owen Sound on
Monday, November 21st, 2005. In her 91st year, Eleanor Hilda
WILKINS (née
ALDERTON) the beloved wife of the late (Frank) Stephen
Francis WILKINS.
Loving mother of Bruce
WILKINS and his wife
Donelda, Nancy and her husband Paul
VERMILLYEA and Katherine
and her husband Gino
FRANCESCHINI.
Loving grandmother of Steve
WILKINS and his wife
Kaylene,JeffWILKINS and his wife Kelly,
Heather and her husband Kirk
MILLER,
MichaelGURR and his wife
Tania, Sean
VERMILLYEA and his wife
Kendra and Todd
VERMILLYEA
and his wife Tricia. Special great-grandmother of eleven great-grandchildren,
two step-great-grandchildren, and one step-great-great-grandchild.
Predeceased by her son Grant, her sisters Lillian, Jean and Elizabeth
and by her brothers Bruce and Harry. Eleanor was a member of
the 'Singing Moms'. Friends may call at the Breckenridge-Ashcroft
Funeral Home on Tuesday evening from 7: 00 to 9:00 p.m. A funeral
service will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday morning
at 11: 00 a.m. Reverend David
SHEARMAN officiating. Interment in Greenwood
Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to
the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.

VERMILYEA o@ca.on.grey_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2005-12-09 published
VERMILYEA,
DouglasPassmore
(World War 2 Veteran having served with the Royal Canadian Air
Force. He owned and operated Hatton Hall Catering for over 37
years and was a long time employee of R.C.A.)
Suddenly at Grey Bruce Health Services in Owen Sound on Wednesday,
December 7, 2005. Doug
VERMILYEA of Owen Sound in his 88th year.
Beloved husband of Helen (née
McGREGOR.) Dear father of Judy
and her husband Art
SPEYER of Barrie, Paul
VERMILYEA and his
wife Nancy of Owen Sound, Jane and her husband Floyd
FITZSIMMONS
of Collingwood and Greg
VERMILYEA and his wife
Pam of Wiarton.
Lovingly remembered by twelve grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Also survived by a sister June
WILEY of Stockdale, sisters-in-law
Ruth CLARKE of Belleville, Doreen
McGREGOR of Owen Sound and
Peggy McGREGOR of Hamilton. Predeceased by two daughters Rosemary
KIVELL and Elizabeth Lou
VERMILYEA, a brother Bill
CLARKE and
a brother-in-law Doug
WILEY.
Friends are invited to the Tannahill
Funeral Home, 376-3710 for visiting on Friday from 2: 00 to 4:00
and 7: 00 to 9:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held at Knox
United Church, 890 4th Avenue, East on Saturday, December 10th
at 2: 00 p.m. with Reverend Ralph
SCHMIDT officiating. Visiting
at the church one hour prior to service time. Interment in Leith
Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, the family would appreciate
memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Knox United
Church or the Grey Bruce Regional Health Centre Foundation. Messages
of condolence for the family are welcome at www.tannahill.com

VERMUE o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-10-29 published
VANSTEE, "Chris" Christian Joseph Marinus
Tragically on Wednesday, October 26, 2005, Mr. Christian Joseph
Marinus VANSTEE of R.R.#3, Moorefield, in his 20th year. Beloved
son of Nico and Marian
(VERMUE)
VANSTEE. Dear brother of Niek,
Peter, and Marielle. Nephew of Adrie and Gemma
VANSTEE of Moorefield,
Corrie and Theo
BLES of Varna, Marjolein and Adrie
LUGTENBERG,
Marian and Rinse
FROMA, and Jos
DEWULF, all of the Netherlands,
Marlies and Alfons
BLES of Watford, Corrie and Hans
FLIPSEN of
the Netherlands, and Koos and Nathalie
VERMUE of Bayfield. Grandson
of Nellie VANSTEE, and Cornelis and Truda
VERMUE, all of the
Netherlands.Predeceased by his grandfather Nicolaas
VANSTEE
and his aunt Jose
DEWULF.
Also sadly missed by many cousins and
Friends. Chris was attending Ridgetown College because farming
was in his heart. He was a graduate of Saint Mary's School in Hesson
and St. Michael's High School in Stratford, and a parishioner
of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Listowel. Visitation will be
held at the Robert Trench Funeral Home, Listowel on Monday 2: 00-4:00
and 7: 00-9:00 p.m. with parish prayers at 9:00 p.m. Mass of Christian
Burial will be celebrated at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Listowel
on Tuesday, November 1st at 11: 00 a.m. Father Paul
NICHOLSON
officiating. Interment in Fairview Cemetery, Listowel. Online
condolences may be left at www.roberttrenchfuneralhome.com

VERMUELEN o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-01-03 published
VAN DE VENKLAASELouise (formerly
KLAASE, née
VERMUELEN)
Peacefully at St. Joseph's Mount Hope Centre for Long Term Care
on Sunday, January 2nd, 2005 Louise
(VERMUELEN)
VAN DE
VENKLAASE
of London in her 85th year. Beloved wife of the late Albert Jacobus
VAN DE
VEN and the late Jack
KLAASE. Dear mother of Anne
GEMMILL
and her husband Scott of St. Catharines; Jackie
MORAND and her
husband Peter of Windsor; Mary-Lou
HART and her husband Ron and
Martin VAN DE
VEN and his wife Mary-Josephine all of London.
Also loved by her 10 grandchildren Alan and Stacey
GEMMILL;
Adam
and Dana MORAND;
Johanna,Jennifer and Edward
HART; and Stephanie,
Matthew and Michael
VAN DE
VEN.
Louise will also be missed by
her family in the Netherlands. The family wish to extend their
deepest gratitude for the outstanding care and tenderness provided
by the 1st floor staff of St. Joseph's Mount Hope Centre for
Long Term Care. Friends will be received by the family from 2
to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the A. Millard George Funeral
Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral mass will be
held at St. Michaels Catholic Church on Wednesday, January 5th,
2005 at 10: 00 a.m. Interment in St. Peter's Cemetery, London.
As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made
to the Alzheimer Society of London and Middlesex, 555 Southdale
Road East, Suite 100, London, Ontario N6E 1A2 or to the Mount
Hope Fund c/o Parkwood Hospital Foundation, 801 Commissioners
Road East, London, Ontario N6C 6A6. A prayer service will be
held at the Funeral Home on Tuesday evening at 8: 30 p.m. (Online
condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca)

VERNA o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-06-26 published
MUNRO,
HughClairWith sadness we announce the passing of Hugh Clair
MUNRO, peacefully
at Chelsey Park Nursing Home on Friday, June 24, 2005. Predeceased
by Elsie VERNA, his wife of 50 years and survived by his sister
Olive MORRIS.
Loving father of Wayne and Mary Lou
MUNRO, Diane
THORPE and her late husband Leonard. Special grandfather of Michael
(Trina) THORPE, Laura (Rob)
THORPE-
PARKER, Trevor and Lindsay
MUNRO.
Great grandfather of Branden
THORPE-
PARKER, Alexander
and Thomas
THORPE.
Visitation in the Lloyd R. Needham Funeral
Chapel (520 Dundas Street, London) on Monday from 7-9 p.m. where
the funeral service will be conducted on Tuesday, June 28, 2005
at 1 p.m. Reverend Kirby
BREITHAUPT officiating. Interment Woodland
Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions
to the charity of your choice would be appreciated. Condolences
may be made at mem.com.
"Remember me in your heart, your thoughts and your memories of
the times we loved, the times we cried, the times we fought,
the times we laughed. For if you always think of me, I will have
never gone."

VERNELLI o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-02-27 published
SUL,
Nellie (formerly
SOLSKI)
Peacefully, on Thursday, February 24th, 2005 at St. Joseph's
Health Centre in her 93rd year. Nellie, beloved wife of the late
Andrew SUL
(May 1980) and beloved wife of the late Walter
SOLSKI
(January 1956). She will be sadly missed by her children Albert
SOLSKI and his wife Sheila (Brampton), Helen
INGLESE and her
husband Giorgio (Toronto,) Eddie
SOLSKI and his wife
Ruth
(Napanee.)
Beloved grandmother of Michael
SOLSKI and his wife
TracyVERNELLI,
Stephen SOLSKI and his wife Diana
GRIESDORF, Marie
RANKEL and
her husband Peter, David
SOLSKI and his wife
MichelleHOLMES,
Christopher
DALY,
ScottDALY and his wife
LindaRANKEL, Lisa
SOLSKI and her husband Jeff
TURESKI and beloved great-grandmother
of Cooper, Michael, Emma, Ben, Jack, Stephanie and Nadine. Family
and Friends may visit at the Scarborough Chapel of The McDougall
and Brown Funeral Home, 2900 Kingston Road (east of St. Clair
Ave. East) 416-267-4656 from 10 a.m. Monday until the time of
the service in the chapel at 11 a.m. Interment Mount Hope Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations to a charity of your choice would
be appreciated. Special thanks to the staff of the St. Joseph's
Health Centre and the Lakeside Nursing Home.

VERNER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-07-19 published
SCRATCH,
Dr.RuthMargaret (née
VOKES)
At home in Stratford on Sunday, July 17, 2005, surrounded by
her family. Beloved wife of Dr. Norvel (Pinky)
SCRATCH.
Loving
mother of John
SCRATCH and wife
Carol and Cindy
SCRATCH.
Cherished
Granny of Jonathan and Catherine. Predeceased by her parents
John and Phila
VOKES, her brother Fred (Maude) and sisters Ethel
(Homer) and Ina. Fondly remembered by her nephew John
SCRATCH,
nieces Jane
VERNER and Janet
SIRRS and their families. Ruth graduated
from the University of Western Ontario in medicine January of
1943. Her many interests included gardening, gourmet cooking,
travelling, bridge, knitting and needle point, curling and many
church activities.
Ruth's deep affection for others was shown, not only in loving
care toward her family, but also for Friends.
Friends and relatives may call at the W.G. Young Funeral Home,
430 Huron Street, Stratford, on Wednesday, July 20, 2005 from 6-8
p.m. A service to celebrate the life of Ruth
SCRATCH will be
held at St. James Anglican Church on Thursday at 11 a.m. The
Venerable John
SPENCER will officiate. Interment will follow
in Avondale Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations
may be made to the charity of one's choice through the funeral
home.

VERNER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-09-22 published
WILSON, Elizabeth "Betty" Agnes (née
HEFFORD/
TOON)
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Elizabeth
(Betty) Agnes
WILSON (née
HEFFORD/
TOON) wife, sister, mother,
aunt, cousin, grandmother, greatgrandmother, friend and lady.
Betty died peacefully on September 18th, 2005 at Princess Margaret
Hospital at the age of eighty-one surrounded by her loving husband
and family. Betty was born July 28, 1924 at Toronto, Ontario.
Betty is survived by her husband of 37 years William (Bill) G.
WILSON, her son and daughter in law, Garry and Karyn
TOON and
her daughter, Elizabeth
TOON, her four stepsons and their partners:
Tony and Susan, George and Myrna, Kevin and Denise, and Scott
WILSON, as well as her grandchildren: Maryrose
VERNER (née
COLEMAN,)
Robert COLEMAN, Emily
REA (née
COLEMAN), Kali
COLEMAN; Joanne,
Robert, Danielle Mae and Geordie
TOON; Emma, Craig, Kelly, Kevin
and Christopher
WILSON; her brother and sister-in-law, Lloyd
and Marylou
HEFFORD, along with more than thirty-five cousins,
nieces, nephews, and great-grandchildren. Betty's absence will
be palpable for us all. Betty loved to travel and her journeys
with Bill took her the world over. One trip that she talked about
often was to South Africa for a photo safari. She also organized
a family trip with her cousin Nancy
DATTRINO to England, Scotland
and Wales on a quest to discover her lineage. Betty and Bill
enjoyed winters in Florida away from the cold of Toronto and
they would invite family and Friends to come and visit for winter
holidays. The tradition of toasting the sunset over the gulf
was started at Madeira Beach and continued when they moved to
St.▼Augustine▼ to be closer to her niece Debbie
CASCADDEN.
There▼
was a cottage at Belmont Lake that was a special place for Betty
and her family and is the source of many funny stories. Then
later on when Betty and Bill bought a cottage on Paint Lake they
would host tremendous parties for the whole gang. When she set
the table you felt honoured to be there with her. When Betty
had a party there was always dancing, and her husband continued
to dance with her right to the end. Betty enjoyed sitting on
the deck swing and watching the hummingbirds feed and the evening
sunsets were so beautiful over the lake that the whole cottage
would be filled with a golden light. Betty was predeceased by
her parents, Tom and Mae
HEFFORD (née
JONES,) her niece Elizabeth-Anne
HEFFORD and her grand_son Simon
WILSON.
Visitation▼ will be held
Sunday, September 25th at 11: 00 a.m. followed by a service at
1: 00 pm at Turner and Porter Funeral Home, 436 Roncesvalles Avenue
in Toronto, Ontario. The family of Betty
WILSON wishes to acknowledge
the excellent care and compassion given by the Princess Margaret
Hospital staff. Words alone cannot express our thanks for the
support given our family during Betty's last days. Donations
in Betty's memory may be made to Casey House Hospice, the Scott
Mission or a charity of choice.

VERNER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-09-21 published
WILSON, Elizabeth "Betty" Agnes (née
HEFFORD /
TOON)
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of a dear
wife, sister, mother, aunt, cousin, grandmother, great-grandmother,
friend and lady. Betty died peacefully on September 18th, 2005
at Princess Margaret Hospital at the age of eighty-one surrounded
by her loving husband and family. Betty was born July 28, 1924
at Toronto, Ontario. Betty is survived by her husband of 37 years
William
(Bill)
G.WILSON, her son and daughter-in-law, Garry
and Karyn TOON and her daughter, Elizabeth
TOON, her four stepsons
and their partners: Tony and Susan, George and Myrna, Kevin and
Denise, and Scott
WILSON, as well as her grandchildren: Maryrose
VERNER (née
COLEMAN), Robert
COLEMAN and Emily Rea (née
COLEMAN)
Joanne, Robert, Danielle Mae and Geordie
TOON; Emma, Craig, Kelly,
Kevin and Christopher
WILSON; her brother and sister-in-law,
Lloyd and Marylou
HEFFORD, along with more than thirty-five cousins,
nieces, nephews, and great-grandchildren. Betty's absence will
be palpable for us all. Betty loved to travel and her journeys
with Bill took her the world over. One trip that she talked about
often was to South Africa for a photo safari. She also organized
a family trip with her cousin Nancy
DATTRINO to England, Scotland
and Wales on a quest to discover her lineage. Betty and Bill
enjoyed winters in Florida away from the cold of Toronto and
they would invite family and Friends to come and visit for winter
holidays. The tradition of toasting the sunset over the gulf
was started at Madeira Beach and continued when they moved to
St.▲Augustine▲ to be closer to her niece Debbie
CASCADDEN.
There▲
was a cottage at Belmont Lake that was a special place for Betty
and her family and is the source of many funny stories. Then
later on when Betty and Bill bought a cottage on Paint Lake they
would host tremendous parties for the whole gang. When she set
the table you felt honoured to be there with her. When Betty
had a party there was always dancing, and her husband continued
to dance with her right to the end. Betty enjoyed sitting on
the deck swing and watching the hummingbirds feed and the evening
sunsets were so beautiful over the lake that the whole cottage
would be filled with a golden light. Betty was predeceased by
her parents, Tom and Mae
HEFFORD (née
JONES,) her niece Elizabeth-Anne
HEFFORD and her grand_son Simon
WILSON.
Visitation▲ will be held
Sunday, September 25th at 11: 00 a.m. followed by a service at
1: 00 p.m. at Turner and Porter Funeral Home, 436 Roncesvalles Avenue
in Toronto, Ontario. The family of Betty
WILSON wishes to acknowledge
the excellent care and compassion given by the Princess Margaret
Hospital staff. Words alone cannot express our thanks for the
support given our family during Betty's last days. Donations
in Betty's memory may be made to Casey House Hospice, the Scott
Mission or a charity of choice.

VERNEY o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-02-03 published
SEXTON,
Thomas▼Joseph▼
The family and Friends of Thomas Sexton are sad to announce his
passing on February 2, 2005 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Hamilton.
Loving▼ companion of Lorraine
FLYNN. He will be lovingly remembered
by his cousins, Reverend James
O'NEIL of Toronto, Sister Marion
MARR,
I.B.V.M. of Toronto, George
VERNEY of Florida, Sandra
MARR of
Toronto, and many other cousins, Friends and neighbours. Thomas
was a World War 2 veteran with Royal Canadian Air Force and a
retired employee of Cumis. Visitation will be held at P.X. Dermody
Funeral Home, 7 East Ave., South, Hamilton, on Thursday, February
3rd from 4-8 p.m. Prayers will be said on Thursday at 4 p.m.
A Funeral Mass will be offered at St. Charles Garnier Church,
where Thomas was an active member for many years, 129 Hughson
Street, Hamilton, on Friday, February 4th at 2 p.m. Interment
Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Burlington. In lieu of flowers, donations
to a charity of your choice would be appreciated. On-line condolences
can be made to www.pxdermodyfuneral.com

VERNEY o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-02-03 published
SEXTON,
Thomas▲Joseph▲
The family and Friends of Thomas Sexton are sad to announce his
passing on February 2, 2005 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Hamilton.
Loving▲ companion of Lorraine
FLYNN. He will be lovingly remembered
by his cousins, Reverend James
O'NEIL of Toronto, Sister Marion
MARR,
I.B.V.M. of Toronto, George
VERNEY of Florida, Sandra
MARR of
Toronto, and many other cousins, Friends and neighbours. Thomas
was a World War 2 Veteran with Royal Canadian Air Force and a
retired employee of Cumis. Visitation will be held at P.X. Dermody
Funeral Home, 7 East Ave. South, Hamilton, on Thursday, February
3rd from 4-8 p.m. Prayers will be said on Thursday at 4 p.m.
A Funeral Mass will be offered at St. Charles Garnier Church,
129 Hughson Street, Hamilton, where Thomas was an active member
for many years, on Friday, February 4th at 2 p.m. Interment Holy
Sepulchre Cemetery, Burlington. In lieu of flowers, donations
to a charity of your choice would be appreciated. On-line condolences
can be made to www.pxdermodyfuneral.com

VERNON o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2005-09-28 published
WAUN,
RussellJames
Suddenly, at South Huron Hospital on Monday, September 26, 2005
Russell James
WAUN of Exeter in his 85th year. Loving companion
and best friend of Marion (Murch)
SKINNER.
Beloved husband of
the late Dorothy
KERSLAKE (1995.) Dear father of Murray
WAUN
and his fiancée Betty Lou of Strathroy, Marilyn
WILLIAMS and
her fiancé Jim of Kitchener and Myrna and George
VERNON of Mississauga.
Dear grandfather of Brenda Lee and Steve; Spencer and Lisa; Sarah
and Sean, and Fraser and great-grandfather of Declan, Austin
and Hannah. Dear father, grandfather and great-grandfather of
the Cornish and Skinner families. Predeceased by a son-in-law
Gary WILLIAMS.
Friends may call at the Hopper Hockey Funeral
Home, 370 William Street, 1 west of Main, Exeter on Wednesday
3: 30-4:30 and 7-9 p.m. where the funeral service will be held
on Thursday, September 29th at 11 a.m. with Reverend Cordell
PARSONS
officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery. Donations to the Heart
and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Diabetes Association would
be appreciated by the family. Condolences may be forwarded through
www.hopperhockeyfh.com

VERNON o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-02-04 published
VERNON,
John,▼HonoraryDoctor of Laws (University of Regina)
Queen's Jubilee Medal and noted Canadian actor died peacefully
at his home in Los Angeles on February 1, 2005. John is survived
by his loving family; his former wife Nancy, his children Chris,
Kate,Nan,JimWEST and Grant
WEST; his adored granddaughter
Annabelle; his brother Dr. Ernie Christopher, his wife Jean and
Ernie's children Bobby, Tracey and Simon.
There will be a private service in Los Angeles and a gathering
of Friends in Toronto at a later date.

VERNON o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-08-05 published
VERNON,
G.▼Patrick▼H.▼
(Hons. B.A., LL.B., Q.C., Doctor of Sacred Letters)
On Wednesday, August 3, 2005 Patrick passed away at home, in
the loving arms of his family, after a courageous 13-year battle
with cancer. He was a survivor of prostate cancer owing to early
detection and treatment. Patrick will be greatly missed by his
family, Deborah Smith
VERNON, his wife of fifty years, children
Catherine Harcourt
MARTIN, Geoffrey William Harcourt
VERNON,
Susan▼Elizabeth▼Vernon▼PELLERIN, their spouses/partners Robert
MARTIN,
Johnny▼BRYAN, and Denis
PELLERIN, and grandchildren Richard,
Taylor and Scott
MARTIN,
Caitlin▼ and Julia
VERNON, and Sarah
and Lucie PELLERIN.
Born to Arthur Arundel Harcourt
VERNON and Margaret Cayley Harcourt
VERNON on November 15, 1926, Patrick attended Jarvis Collegiate,
Trinity College School, Trinity College, and Osgoode Hall Law
School, becoming a corporate lawyer and a partner at McCarthy
Tétrault. In 1981 Patrick was called to the Bar of Alberta, and
took up residence in Calgary. He became the managing partner
of a new law firm, Black and Company, which ultimately became part
of McCarthy Tétrault, the national law firm.
Patrick was the consummate community service advocate and volunteered
his time and talents to the organizations in which he believed.
He was a Life Governor of Trinity College School, a volunteer
worker and chief fundraiser for the Progressive Conservative
Party of Canada, and served on a number of charitable foundations
and boards. In 1995 he was appointed for four years to the Ontario
Securities Commission, and from 2001 to the present, served as
a director of the Ontario Pension Board. In September 2004, Patrick
received the honorary degree, Doctor of Sacred Letters at Trinity
College, Toronto, in recognition of his service to the School,
the Church and the community.
An avid historian, Patrick published two books, The Bells of
Old York, which outlines the change-ringing bells, the installation
of which he co-ordinated, at The Cathedral Church of St. James,
and Ladywood, a compilation of diaries relating to the 100-year
history of the Vernon summer residence on Lake Simcoe. Patrick
enjoyed travelling, fishing, skiing, playing billiards, card
games and tennis with family and Friends. He had conservation
and other projects on the go at his and Debby's beloved 'Hilltop
House' near Uxbridge, Ontario, and was always happy to spend
'grandfather time' with his seven grandchildren.
A service to celebrate Patrick's life will be held at 11 a.m.,
Thursday, August 11, 2005 at The Cathedral Church of St. James,
65 Church Street (at King St. E.).
The▼ family wishes to thank Dr. Douglas
ROBERTSON, the doctors
and caregivers at Princess Margaret Hospital, the Toronto General
Hospital, Integracare, and the Temmy Latner Centre for Palliative
Care. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation or
giving your personal time to the charity of your choice.

VERNON o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-08-08 published
VERNON,
G.▲▼Patrick▲▼H.▲▼
(Hons. B.A., LL.B., Q.C., Doctor of Sacred Letters)
On Wednesday, August 3, 2005 Patrick passed away at home, in
the loving arms of his family, after a courageous 13-year battle
with cancer. He was a survivor of prostate cancer owing to early
detection and treatment. Patrick will be greatly missed by his
family, Deborah Smith
VERNON, his wife of fifty years, children
Catherine Harcourt
MARTIN, Geoffrey William Harcourt
VERNON,
Susan▲▼Elizabeth▲▼Vernon▲▼PELLERIN, their spouses/partners Robert
MARTIN,
Johnny▲▼BRYAN, and Denis
PELLERIN, and grandchildren Richard,
Taylor and Scott
MARTIN,
Caitlin▲▼ and Julia
VERNON, and Sarah
and Lucie PELLERIN. He was the beloved brother of Hugh
VERNON
(deceased) (Shirley,) Joy
VERNON,
John▲▼VERNON (Sue) and Rosemary
MOORHEAD,
(John,▼ deceased) and uncle of many nieces and nephews.
Born to Arthur Arundel Harcourt
VERNON and Margaret Cayley Harcourt
VERNON on November 15, 1926, Patrick attended Jarvis Collegiate,
Trinity College School, Trinity College, and Osgoode Hall Law
School, becoming a corporate lawyer and a partner at McCarthy
Tétrault. In 1981 Patrick was called to the Bar of Alberta, and
took up residence in Calgary. He became the managing partner
of a new law firm, Black and Company, which ultimately became part
of McCarthy Tétrault, the national law firm.
Patrick was the consummate community service advocate and volunteered
his time and talents to the organizations in which he believed.
He was a Life Governor of Trinity College School, a volunteer
worker and chief fundraiser for the Progressive Conservative
Party of Canada, and served on a number of charitable foundations
and boards. In 1995 he was appointed for four years to the Ontario
Securities Commission, and from 2001 to the present, served as
a director of the Ontario Pension Board. In September 2004, Patrick
received the honorary degree, Doctor of Sacred Letters at Trinity
College, Toronto, in recognition of his service to the School,
the Church and the community.
An avid historian, Patrick published two books, The Bells of
Old York, which outlines the history of the change-ringing bells,
the installation of which he co-ordinated, at The Cathedral Church
of St. James, and Ladywood, a compilation of diaries relating
to the 100-year history of the Vernon summer residence on Lake
Simcoe. Patrick enjoyed travelling, fishing, skiing, playing
billiards, card games and tennis with family and Friends. He
had conservation and other projects on the go at his and Debby's
beloved 'Hilltop House' near Uxbridge, Ontario, and was always
happy to spend 'grandfather time' with his seven grandchildren.
A service to celebrate Patrick's life will be held at 11 a.m.,
Thursday, August 11, 2005 at The Cathedral Church of St. James,
65 Church Street (at King St. E.).
The▲ family wishes to thank Dr. Douglas
ROBERTSON, the doctors
and caregivers at Princess Margaret Hospital, the Toronto General
Hospital, Integracare, and the Temmy Latner Centre for Palliative
Care. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation or
giving your personal time to the charity of your choice.

VERNON o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-02-03 published
VERNON,
John▲▼
Honorary Doctor of Laws (University of Regina), Queen's Jubilee
Medal and noted Canadian actor, died peacefully at his home in
Los Angeles on February 1, 2005. John is survived by his loving
family: his former wife Nancy; his children Chris, Kate, Nan,
Jim WEST and Grant
WEST; his adored granddaughter Annabelle
his brother Dr. Ernie Christopher, his wife Jean and Ernie's
children Bobby, Tracey and Simon. There will be a private service
in Los Angeles and a gathering of Friends in Toronto at a later
date.

VERNON o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-02-07 published
PEDWELL,
PhyllisAnne
Peacefully, at McCall Centre for Continuing Care, Etobicoke on
Saturday, February 5, 2005 in her 84th year. Beloved wife for
62 years of David A.
PEDWELL. Dear mother of David and his wife
Laurie of Etobicoke and Catherine
WOOD of Vancouver. Loving grandmother
of Carolyn, Greg, Kristopher, Cameron and Amanda. Survived by
sister Bernice
VERNON, brother Bob
NICHOLS and his wife
Doris
and brother-in-law Ken
LINN.
FuneralService will be held at
the Turner and Porter Butler Chapel, 4933 Dundas St. W. (between
Islington and Kipling Aves.) on Thursday, February 10, 2005 at
11 a.m. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. Interment ParkLawn Cemetery.
For those who wish, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke
Foundation of Ontario.

VERNON o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-04-21 published
SISLER,
Jean
(Long-time employee of Ontario Hydro and Office Specialty). Peacefully,
at her residence in Newmarket, on Wednesday, April 20, 2005,
in her 76th year. Beloved sister of Mary, Florence, Gert (Mrs.
Jack VERNON,) and the late Audrey and Helen. She will be lovingly
remembered by her nieces Dawn (Mrs. Pat
LABARBERA) and Wendy
(Mrs. Bill
GALE;) grand-nieces Shannon and Heather; and long-time
friend Gloria
CROTIN.
Friends may call at the Roadhouse and Rose
Funeral Home, 157 Main St. South, Newmarket from 7-9 p.m. Saturday.
A celebration of Jane's life will be held in the Chapel on Sunday
at 2 p.m., followed by interment of cremated remains at Zion
Cemetery, Zepher. Memorial donations to St. Andrew's Presbyterian
Church, Heart and Stroke Foundation, or the charity of your choice
would be appreciated.

VERNON o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-05-14 published
DUNCAN,
AlexanderJames (1929-2005)
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Alexander
DUNCAN on Saturday, April 30th, 2005. Alex was predeceased by
his devoted and loving life partner of nearly half a century
James Richard
SHAEFFER.
Alex passed away due to complications
from a recent stroke and weakened by grief over the loss of his
beloved Jim two weeks prior (see obituary for
SHAEFFER,
James
Richard). Alex is predeceased by his parents Mary Jean and William
DUNCAN, sister Dora
WAY
(Bill,) brother Douglas
DUNCAN (Vicki,)
sister Sheila
STAMBULSKI, brother-in-law Denny
RAGEN, and cousin
and great friend May
WAY.
Deeply saddened by his loss are sister
Gertrude RAGEN, step-sister Sandy
VERNON, brother-in-law Stanley
STAMBULSKI, and many devoted nieces and nephews. Alex will be
affectionately remembered and deeply missed by all members of
the Shaeffer family for his humour, generous spirit, and hospitality.
Many people in the "Doggie Profession" will remember Alex and
Jim. They started out showing dogs, went on to their own breeding
kennels in Uxbridge, Ontario, and eventually settled down and
opened the grooming business "The Beauty Salon for Dogs" on O'Connor
Drive in Toronto. When it came time to retire they took their
two pups Maude and Fred and moved to Niagara Falls where they
enjoyed a beautiful home and garden, and made some wonderful
new Friends, both two legged and four. The family wishes to thank
the doctors and nurses of the Greater Niagara General Hospital
for their tender loving care and support, not only to Alex and
Jim, but the family as well. Special thanks go out to a wonderful
friend and mentor Paul
BARBER; your gentle spirit, calm demeanor,
offers of respite, and quiet talks soothed our hearts. Cremation
has taken place. In memory of Alex and Jim, please support an
animal shelter, an agency that trains service dogs, or just take
a few minutes to walk your four legged best friend. God bless
you Alex. We are so proud of you!Arrangements entrusted to Niagara
Funeral Alternatives, (905) 894-0120.

VERNON o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-05-22 published
VERNON,
Samuel
Suddenly at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket on Friday,
May 20, 2005. Samuel
VERNON of Holland Landing in his 95th year.
Beloved husband of the late Lillian
(HUGHES.)
Loving father of
Jane "Liz" and her husband Ron
ORSATTI,
Joyce and her husband
Roger FAIRBARN. Cherished grandpa of Penny-jane (Tim,) Ginny-Louise
(Kevin), Bradley (Carmen), Marla (John), Adam (Lesley), and Ashley.
Dear great-grandpa of Amber, Jaden, Coleridge, Alyssa, Hayley,
and Seth. Dear brother of Spencer and Harry
VERNON. Dear brother-in-law
of Judith and her husband Brian
FOSTER.
Friends may call at Skwarchuk
Funeral Home, 30 Simcoe Rd., Bradford for visitation on Sunday
from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held in the Lathangue
Chapel on Monday, May 23, 2005 at 11 a.m. Interment Queensville
Cemetery. Donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario
or to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated.

VERNON o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-08-05 published
VERNON,
G.▲▼Patrick▲▼H.▲▼
(Hons. B.A., LL.B., Q.C., Doctor of Sacred Letters)
On Wednesday, August 3, 2005, Patrick passed away at home, in
the loving arms of his family, after a courageous 13-year battle
with cancer. He was a survivor of prostate cancer owing to early
detection and treatment. Patrick will be greatly missed by his
family, Deborah Smith
VERNON, his wife of fifty years, children
Catherine Harcourt
MARTIN, Geoffrey William Harcourt
VERNON,
Susan▲▼Elizabeth▲▼Vernon▲▼PELLERIN, their spouses/partners Robert
MARTIN,
Johnny▲▼BRYAN, and Denis
PELLERIN, and grandchildren Richard,
Taylor and Scott
MARTIN,
Caitlin▲▼ and Julia
VERNON, and Sarah
and Lucie PELLERIN. Born to Arthur Arundel Harcourt
VERNON and
MargaretCayleyHarcourtVERNON on November 15, 1926, Patrick
attended Jarvis Collegiate, Trinity College School, Trinity College,
and Osgoode Hall Law School, becoming a corporate lawyer and
a partner at McCarthy Tétrault. In 1981 Patrick was called to
the Bar of Alberta, and took up residence in Calgary. He became
the managing partner of a new law firm, Black and Company, which
ultimately became part of McCarthy Tétrault, the national law
firm. Patrick was the consummate community service advocate and
volunteered his time and talents to the organizations in which
he believed. He was a Life Governor of Trinity College School,
a volunteer worker and chief fundraiser for the Progressive Conservative
Party of Canada, and served on a number of charitable foundations
and boards. In 1995 he was appointed for four years to the Ontario
Securities Commission, and from 2001 to the present, served as
a director of the Ontario Pension Board. In September 2004, Patrick
received the honorary degree, Doctor of Sacred Letters at Trinity
College, Toronto, in recognition of his service to the School,
the Church and the community. An avid historian, Patrick published
two books, "The Bells of Old York", which outlines the change-ringing
bells, the installation of which he co-ordinated, at The Cathedral
Church of St. James, and "Ladywood", a compilation of diaries
relating to the 100-year history of the Vernon summer residence
on Lake Simcoe. Patrick enjoyed travelling, fishing, skiing,
playing billiards, card games and tennis with family and Friends.
He had conservation and other projects on the go at his and Debby's
beloved "Hilltop House" near Uxbridge, Ontario, and was always
happy to spend "grandfather time" with his seven grandchildren.
A service to celebrate Patrick's life will be held at 11 a.m.,
Thursday, August 11, 2005 at The Cathedral Church of St. James,
65 Church Street (at King St. E.). The family wishes to thank
Dr. Douglas
ROBERTSON, the doctors and caregivers at Princess
Margaret Hospital, the Toronto General Hospital, Integracare,
and the Temmy Latner Centre for Palliative Care. In lieu of flowers,
please consider making a donation or giving your personal time
to the charity of your choice.

VERNON o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-08-08 published
VERNON,
G.▲Patrick▲H.▲
(Hons. B.A., LL.B., Q.C., Doctor of Sacred Letters)
On Wednesday, August 3, 2005, Patrick passed away at home, in
the loving arms of his family, after a courageous 13-year battle
with cancer. He was a survivor of prostate cancer owing to early
detection and treatment. Patrick will be greatly missed by his
family, Deborah Smith
VERNON, his wife of fifty years, children
Catherine Harcourt
MARTIN, Geoffrey William Harcourt
VERNON,
Susan▲Elizabeth▲Vernon▲PELLERIN, their spouses/partners Robert
MARTIN,
Johnny▲BRYAN, and Denis
PELLERIN, and grandchildren Richard,
Taylor and Scott
MARTIN,
Caitlin▲ and Julia
VERNON, and Sarah
and Lucie PELLERIN. He was the beloved brother of Hugh
VERNON
(deceased) (Shirley,) Joy
VERNON,
John▲VERNON (Sue) and Rosemary
MOORHEAD
(John,▲ deceased,) and uncle of many nieces and nephews.
Born to Arthur Arundel Harcourt
VERNON and Margaret Cayley Harcourt
VERNON on November 15, 1926, Patrick attended Jarvis Collegiate,
Trinity College School, Trinity College, and Osgoode Hall Law
School, becoming a corporate lawyer and a partner at McCarthy
Tétrault. In 1981 Patrick was called to the Bar of Alberta, and
took up residence in Calgary. He became the managing partner
of a new law firm, Black and Company, which ultimately became part
of McCarthy Tétrault, the national law firm. Patrick was the
consummate community service advocate and volunteered his time
and talents to the organizations in which he believed. He was
a Life Governor of Trinity College School, a volunteer worker
and chief fundraiser for the Progressive Conservative Party of
Canada, and served on a number of charitable foundations and
boards. In 1995 he was appointed for four years to the Ontario
Securities Commission, and from 2001 to the present, served as
a director of the Ontario Pension Board. In September 2004, Patrick
received the honorary degree, Doctor of Sacred Letters at Trinity
College, Toronto, in recognition of his service to the School,
the Church and the community. An avid historian, Patrick published
two books, "The Bells of Old York", which outlines the history
of the change-ringing bells, the installation of which he co-ordinated,
at The Cathedral Church of St. James, and "Ladywood", a compilation
of diaries relating to the 100-year history of the Vernon summer
residence on Lake Simcoe. Patrick enjoyed travelling, fishing,
skiing, playing billiards, card games and tennis with family
and Friends. He had conservation and other projects on the go
at his and Debby's beloved "Hilltop House" near Uxbridge, Ontario,
and was always happy to spend "grandfather time" with his seven
grandchildren. A service to celebrate Patrick's life will be
held at 11 a.m., Thursday, August 11, 2005 at The Cathedral Church
of St. James, 65 Church Street (at King St. E.). The family wishes
to thank Dr. Douglas
ROBERTSON, the doctors and caregivers at
Princess Margaret Hospital, the Toronto General Hospital, Integracare,
and the Temmy Latner Centre for Palliative Care. In lieu of flowers,
please consider making a donation or giving your personal time
to the charity of your choice.

VERNON o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-12-06 published
JACKSON,
BeverleyJoan
(McFADDEN)
(Long time volunteer Hastings Food Bank and Community Care)
Peacefully following a long battle with cancer, at Campbellford
MemorialHospital on Sunday, December 4, 2005, Bev
McFADDEN of
Hastings, in her 63rd year. Beloved wife of Ivan. Dear mother
of Reg and his wife Wendy of Bewdley, Mark and his wife Dianne
of Toronto, Sherry
JACKSON of Peterborough, Adam and his friend
Gina of Bowmanville and the late Kimberly. Bev will be sadly
missed by 9 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Sister of Brad
McFADDEN and his wife
Lynn,BillMcFADDEN and his wife Midge,
Glenn McFADDEN and his wife Cathy, Sharon
VERNON and Dianne
JOHNSON
and her husband Cliff. Survived by many nieces and nephews. Resting
at the Brett "Hastings" Chapel (705-696-2222) from 1-4 and 6-9
p.m. Tuesday. Service Wednesday at 11: 00 a.m. Reverend Michael
MULHALL officiating. Interment Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery,
Hastings. If desired, donations may be made (by cheque only)
to the Hastings Food Bank or the Good Shepherd Mission, Toronto.

VERNON o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-12-10 published
STRACHAN,
Ruby (née
VERNON)
Passed away to be with the Lord, surrounded by her family, at
her residence, on December 7, 2005. Loving wife of Lambert for
40 years. Loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend
to many. Ruby was a devoted Christian and a child of God. She
will be missed by her family and members of Logos Christian Family
Church. Family and Friends will be received at the Logos Christian
Family Church, 3535 Dixie Road, Mississauga, on Saturday, December
17, 2005 from 10-11 a.m. for visitation, followed by a Service
at 11 a.m. Interment Saint John's Dixie Cemetery. In lieu of flowers,
donations made to the Church would be appreciated by the family.
The family invites you to sign Ruby's Book of Condolences at
www.obituariestoday.com